What is the cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Montecristi?

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Montecristi is to bus which costs $17 - $25 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cuenca to Montecristi?

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Montecristi is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $180 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Montecristi?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Montecristi. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Montecristi via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Manta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Montecristi?

The distance between Cuenca and Montecristi is 300 km. The road distance is 370.2 km.

How do I travel from Cuenca to Montecristi without a car?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Montecristi without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 38m and costs $60 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Montecristi?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cuenca to Montecristi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Montecristi bus from?

Cuenca to Montecristi bus services, operated by Super Taxis Cuenca, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Montecristi?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Montecristi is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $180 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $25 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Cuenca to Montecristi bus arrive?

Cuenca to Montecristi bus services, operated by Super Taxis Cuenca, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Montecristi?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Montecristi is 370 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Cuenca to Montecristi.

Where can I stay near Montecristi?

There are 246+ hotels available in Montecristi.

Cuenca to Montecristi - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca to Montecristi by plane, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)CUE - MEC
3h 26m
$184–278
Bus via Cuenca
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilCuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MantaGuayaquil
8h 43m
$16–49
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Jipijapa
3. Take the taxi from Jipijapa to Montecristi
6h 38m
$63–82
Drive 370.2 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Montecristi370.2 km
5h 34m
$21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilCuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MantaGuayaquil
8h 28m
$17–24
Bus via Portoviejo
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilCuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to PortoviejoGuayaquil
9h 32m
$19–49

Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cuenca to Montecristi.

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Distance: 299.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Montecristi, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Montecristi via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Manta in around 8h 28m.

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